Sean Anders and John Morris will produce the script for the follow-up to Peter Farrelly and Bobby Farrelly's 1994 movie, reports Deadline.

The intention is to reunite Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels - the original Dumb and Dumber stars - for the new film.

The Farrelly Brothers are planning to begin work on the project now that they have wrapped The Three Stooges.

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Carrey has often been reluctant to sign on for sequels in the past, but revealed while promoting Mr Popper's Penguins earlier in the year that there are plans for him to reprise his roles from Dumb and Dumber and Bruce Almighty.

Anders and Morris are best known for their work on Sex Drive and the upcoming I Hate You, Dad.